Should You Use Claw? Gamer Health (exercises for gamers)

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Published on April 9, 2019 5:00:05 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWC-Ow8hqIs

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The debate around controller players using claw grip has raged on since competitive gaming first arrived. The strange thing is it seems to bring out the worst out in people. We take a side and force it on other people. So I’m going to try explain my approach, my experiences as a first generation player who once played claw. I’ll also show you a few exercises to help condition your hands if you are dedicated to playing claw and I’ll show you some of the gross things my hands now do thanks to, amongst other things, 20 years of gaming. (it's actually 32 years but I don't count childhood).

To sum everything up...
* Claw grip will make competitive play easier
* Any type of gaming (m&k or controller) will hurt your hands
* Claw adds extra pressure on your index finger
* Extra pressure on joints will impact your gaming life/career
* Rest is the best solution
* Exercise can help
* It's your body! You decide!
* Will I ever use claw again? Nope. I regret using claw as a teenager

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